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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 5.94 EUR (6.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

5.12 EUR
5.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
2.69 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 18.99 EUR (21.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United States.

18.41 EUR
18.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.27 EUR (8.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54% lower in Japan.

15.79 EUR
7.27 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.75 EUR (7.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Japan.

15.28 EUR
6.75 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.63 EUR (4.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Japan.

14.03 EUR
3.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Japan.

2.82 EUR
1.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62% lower in Japan.

4.16 EUR
1.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Japan.

3.45 EUR
2.36 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.92 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 10.15 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

21.92 EUR
10.15 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Japan.

2.49 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Japan.

3.75 EUR
1.26 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.4 EUR (12.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Japan.

14.66 EUR
11.40 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Japan.

3.42 EUR
3.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in the United States.

4.68 EUR
5.55 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.66 EUR (4.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Japan.

3.74 EUR
3.66 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.66 EUR (3.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Japan.

7.21 EUR
2.66 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.88 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 11.21 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

7.88 EUR
11.21 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.84 EUR (4.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Japan.

5.48 EUR
3.84 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Japan.

2.19 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.47 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Japan.

4.58 EUR
2.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Japan.

2.46 EUR
1.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.33 EUR (3.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Japan.

7.02 EUR
3.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.24 EUR (4.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Japan.

8.77 EUR
4.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.24 EUR (4.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Japan.

10.53 EUR
4.24 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 36.33 EUR (41.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Japan.

87.72 EUR
36.33 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.05 EUR (6.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Japan.

21.93 EUR
6.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Japan.

1.93 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.68 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 60.55 EUR (69.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Japan.

113.15 EUR
60.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Japan.

2.41 EUR
1.21 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 20.51 EUR (23.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22% lower in Japan.

26.31 EUR
20.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United States.

1.63 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Japan.

3.95 EUR
2.91 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.9 EUR (12.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31% lower in Japan.

15.79 EUR
10.90 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 56.29 EUR (64.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Japan.

86.19 EUR
56.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 18.16 EUR (20.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Japan.

33.33 EUR
18.16 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.33 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 912.13 EUR (1039.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Japan.

3 334 EUR
912.13 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 526.8 EUR (600.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Japan.

2 088 EUR
526.80 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2022 EUR (2305.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Japan.

6 223 EUR
2 022 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1114 EUR (1269.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Japan.

3 603 EUR
1 114 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.76 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7187 EUR (8193.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Japan.

12 524 EUR
7 187 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 4555 EUR (5192.77 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44% lower in Japan.

8 136 EUR
4 555 EUR

Salary

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.35 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2240 EUR (2553.43 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 57.4% lower in Japan.

5 260 EUR
2 240 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

91 EUR
92.4 EUR

Two stars

128 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
192 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
307 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
768 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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